Chinese nationals bought nearly half of condo units sold to foreigners in 2022
The Chinese were followed by Russians and US citizens.
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New Thai carrier Really Cool Airlines to announce routes by June and launch by year end
The carrier will focus on international flights and help Thailand's aviation industry recover.
‘Thai Hot Guy’ event in KL cancelled after police warning
After Thai K-pop singer Lisa and her Blackpink bandmates, a group of Thai hunks are the latest performers to draw flak from local politicians.
‘Winnie the Pooh’ horror film cancelled in Hong Kong
The screening was cancelled after cinemas in the city declined to show it, the movie's distributor said.
Seoul city to build new marina, floating swimming pools
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said the swimming complex is inspired by the Harbor Bath, an open-air floating public swimming pool in Danish capital, Copenhagen.
Three Thai police charged with kidnapping Chinese man in botched scam
The four suspects allegedly demanded a ransom of over 2 million baht in cryptocurrency in return for releasing the Chinese man.
Malaysian parents wear school uniforms as they take son to school on his first day
Malaysian media reported that the couple wanted to help their son to be less anxious about school and to make his first day more memorable.
Health ministry urges prevention of deadly Marburg virus from entering Viet Nam
The Marburg virus causes an acute infectious disease, which naturally resides in fruit-eating bats.
Ex-Goldman banker Roger Ng seeks celebrity prison for 1MDB fraud
Ng, 51, was convicted in April of conspiring to violate US anti-bribery laws. His former Goldman boss and 1MDB co-conspirator, Tim Leissner, is scheduled to be sentenced in…
Pot, kettle and Dr M’s ‘dictator’ accusation
A war of words has broken out between the two former Malaysian PMs.